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ADA Anniversary

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal counsel for compliance with applicable law, and should be modified to suit your organization’s culture, industry, and practices. Neither members nor non-members may reproduce such samples in any other way (e.g., to republish in a book or use for a commercial purpose) without SHRM’s permission. To request permission for specific items, click on the “reuse permissions” button on the page where you find the item.

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July 26 marked the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law designed to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities.

SHRM played an important role in the development of the ADA and was a key architect of the ADA Amendments Act enacted into law in 2007, making sure the law worked for employers while protecting employees with disabilities. In addition, SHRM continues to work with the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, which has many resources for employers, to promote hiring and workplace accommodation.

As a result, Henry G. “Hank” Jackson, SHRM President and CEO; Bob Carr, SHRM senior vice president for Membership, Marketing & External Affairs; and members of the Government Affairs staff were invited to a White House reception in recognition of the important role the ADA has played in the lives of individuals with disabilities in many aspects of life, including employment. In a related development, last week SHRM hosted a #NextChat facilitated by SHRM member and attorney Jonathan Segal and EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum examining 25 years of the ADA.

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal counsel for compliance with applicable law, and should be modified to suit your organization’s culture, industry, and practices. Neither members nor non-members may reproduce such samples in any other way (e.g., to republish in a book or use for a commercial purpose) without SHRM’s permission. To request permission for specific items, click on the “reuse permissions” button on the page where you find the item.